Stamp: Canada – Definitive issue “Polar Bear” 2 cents, blue (Issue: 01.04.1953)
Postmark: Québec, P.Q. – Circular date stamp “APR 1 ’53” applied on the first day of issue
Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration depicting a group of polar bears on Arctic ice floes, with several animals walking, observing their surroundings, or approaching the water, set within a cold landscape rendered in soft tones and a naturalistic style. The printed caption reads “Polar Bears on Arctic Ice Floe – Alaska”. (edition unknown)
Concordance:
Thematic: Perfect thematic concordance: the stamp features a polar bear, and the postcard shows multiple polar bears in their natural habitat, directly reinforcing the theme of Arctic wildlife.
Geographic: Although the postcard depicts Alaska, the stamp and cancellation come from Canada — a country whose natural heritage prominently includes the polar bear as an emblematic species. This establishes a strong geographic and ecological link within the broader North American Arctic context.
Temporal: The postmark date (01.04.1953) exactly matches the official issue date of the stamp, ensuring full temporal concordance and qualifying the item as a first day maximum card.
